Event Manager - Experiential Marketing - Dubai

Event Manager - Experiential Marketing - Dubai

About Us At Xsolla, we believe that great games begin as ideas, driven by the curiosity, dedication, and grit of creators around the world. Our mission is to empower these visionaries by providing the support and resources they need to bring their games to life. We are committed to leveling the playing field, ensuring that every creator has the opportunity to share their passion with the world.

About You You're a confident, resourceful, and culturally attuned event professional who thrives on creating impactful experiences that bring brands and communities together. You have a passion for the gaming and tech industries and a proven ability to manage events from concept to completion across diverse markets. The ideal candidate is both strategic and hands on - someone who can balance creative vision with operational precision to deliver exceptional results.

As the MEA Experiential Marketing Event Manager, you will be at the forefront of Xsolla's regional presence, driving events and activations across the Middle East and Africa. This role is based in Dubai (or remote within the MEA region) and will require regular travel across key markets.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of conferences, trade shows, speaking engagements, and networking events across the MEA region.
• Source and negotiate with local vendors, venues, and suppliers. Manage contracts for booth production, branding, AV, photography, and merchandise.
• Prepare and maintain event budgets, ensuring cost efficiency and alignment with marketing objectives.
• Partner with internal teams to support event-related marketing activities, including landing pages, social media campaigns, email communications, and creative assets.
• Coordinate with BD, Product, and Funding teams to ensure event goals are achieved. Capture leads, prepare post event reports, and measure ROI.
• Represent Xsolla on site to oversee event execution, manage logistics, and ensure an exceptional attendee experience.
• Support speaking engagements by coordinating with internal stakeholders for session content, visuals, and post event media.

Required Skills

• Fluent in Arabic and English (written and spoken).
• Minimum 4-6 years in event management, preferably in gaming, tech, or software industries.
• Proven expertise in B2B events-trade shows, conferences, and sponsorship activations.
• Strong understanding of regional market dynamics across MEA.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities, with a sharp eye for detail.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple events simultaneously and deliver under tight deadlines.
• Familiarity with Atlassian (Jira, Confluence) and Google Workspace tools.
• Willingness to travel across MEA for events and site visits as required.
• Visa or ability to live and work in UEA.
• Creativity, innovation, and a passion for delivering high impact brand experiences.

Benefits

We prioritize the physical, mental, and emotional well being of our employees through a comprehensive Benefits Program. This includes unlimited Flexible Time Off, private health insurance, and a personalized career roadmap. We invest in professional development through training and educational opportunities to support personal and professional growth.

Equality Opportunity Statement

Xsolla is dedicated to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, genetics, disability, age, social background or other characteristics.

Background Check Requirements

For the Event Manager role, a background check will be requested. This is relevant because your responsibilities include handling sensitive financial information, managing budgets, accessing confidential company data, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

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Seniority level: Mid Senior level

Employment type: Full time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing

Industries: Computer Games